France Faces Backlash Over 'Racist Gender Discrimination' Hijab Ban at 2024 Olympics

Jul 16, 2024, 09:34 AM

France is facing backlash over its decision to ban Muslim women from wearing sports hijabs or any other form of religious headgear at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. Campaigners and human rights organizations, including Amnesty International, have labeled the move as 'racist' and 'gender discrimination.' Anna Blus, Amnesty’s Women’s Rights Researcher in Europe, has also criticized the ban. The ban has sparked widespread criticism and debates about religious freedom and gender equality in sports.